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Ishmael's Oranges

Author:
Claire Hajaj
Read by:
Saul Reichlin
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Ratings
Book
32
Narrator
16
Release Date
March 2, 2017
Duration
12 hours 45 minutes
Summary
It’s April 1948, and war hangs over Jaffa. One minute, seven-year-old Salim is dreaming of taking his first harvest from the family’s orange tree; the next he is swept away into a life of exile and rage. Seeking a new beginning in swinging 60s London, Salim falls in love with Jude. The only problem? Jude is Jewish. Ishmael’s Oranges follows the story of two families spanning the crossroad events of modern times, and of the legacy of hatred their children inherit.
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Profile Avatar Toolangi T. Jan 2025

Remarkable book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

I thought at times the feelings and attitudes both personally of the characters and the protagonist were sometimes harsh. But it was real, but at times a difficult read. As a Jew, who has lived in Israel, but has traveled throughout the Middle East and very knowledgeable in its history and politics. It was well done. Just difficult. The narrator was excellent.

Profile Avatar Thandekile M. Dec 2024

Loved it. It’s left me feeling I have more insight into what is happening in Palestine.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

It takes an exceptional author to make you love AND hate the personality traits of the same character, yet I found myself teetering on the brink of both. The results of trauma over time were well written. Well done.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

not my favorite

Profile Avatar Ruth M. Jul 2025

I enjoyed the audio book. Got a little lost in the beginning, though was quickly draw in and couldn’t stop listening till the end. Paints an interesting picture to the Isreal and Palestine conflict from the perspective of a couple and how staying together and raising a family outside of their cultures and beliefs was somewhat challenging

Profile Avatar RachelO Jul 2025

I enjoyed the book and the subject matter was very relevant to today conflicts. A novel was an interesting way to look at the history and the situation that the Middle East finds its self in today. Definitely worth the credit. I enjoyed the narrator.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2025

Beautiful and captivating story, talented narrator.

Profile Avatar Debra G. May 2025

A complex story, beautifully told and narrated, that brings to light some of the history and conflicts of this region.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2025

The story line was unconvincing and the readers accenting was totally poor and irritating

Ishmael's Oranges

Ishmael's Oranges

Author: Claire Hajaj
Read by: Saul Reichlin
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